I know the struggle of caring for a sick or elderly loved one. Nearly every day, I see families stretched so thin that the slightest jolt might rip them apart. But without these caregivers, those being cared for would probably end up in a nursing home where they would be separated from the home they’ve Read More
Meal Planning for Aging Parents: Making Sure They Eat Properly
As a caregiver for aging parents, one of the most important aspects of proper care is managing their meals. Meal planning is thus a must. Because our nutritional needs change as we get older, it’s essential to find time to not only prepare and cook the meals, but also to customize each meal to meet Read More
Alzheimer Care during the Holidays – Maintaining Traditions
The holiday season can be stressful, doubly so when you are a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s important, however, to not let the stresses of Alzheimer care interfere with your holiday joy. While maintaining family traditions as they have always been for as long as possible can help bring the holidays Read More
Self-Care for Caregivers: 3 Important Reasons to Get Those 8 Hours of Sleep
We’ve all heard it before—if you’re not getting eight hours of sleep, then you’re not getting enough. Unfortunately, sometimes our bodies don’t cooperate. According to the National Center for Sleep Disorders, as much as 15 percent of Americans suffer from insomnia. As a caregiver to an elderly loved one, you’ve probably experienced insomnia a few Read More
Hurricane Irma Aftermath: 8 Dead at Hollywood Nursing Home
The devastating story that unfolded over a 12-hour period on Wednesday at The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills is a tragedy that has impacted eight families. According to the Sun-Sentinel, in the days following Hurricane Irma, eight elderly patients died after nursing home administrators failed to properly notify authorities of a potential crisis—rising temperatures occurring over Read More